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Safilo to launch Etro eyewear for SS24, renews Kate Spade deal early
Safilo is having a busy week with the Italian eyewear giant having announced a new deal with Etro and the early renewal of its longstanding Kate Spade agreement
Fashion
ONDC enters B2B retail
The government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce has entered the business-to-business e-commerce market to enable sellers on the platform to engage in wholesale trade.
Fashion
CEO Simon Jablon on reviving Linda Farrow
Linda Farrow is the ultimate insider’s eyewear marque. Remarkably, in an era of rapid consolidation in this industry, Linda Farrow has thrived as an cool indie label. We met CEO Simon Jablon to comprehend its success.
Fashion
Chloé announces collab’ collection with Angelina Jolie as rumors swirl that creative director Gabriela Hearst may be leaving
The maison of Chloé announced plans Monday for a forthcoming collab’ collection with Angelina Jolie, even as rumors have begun swirling again that its creative director Gabriela Hearst may be about to leave the house.
Luxury
Saudi’s Ashi Studio joins Thom Browne on French haute couture schedule
Ashi, an acclaimed new designer from Saudi Arabia, will join Thom Browne as the two new debutantes in the next French haute couture season, whose schedule was released on Monday.
Luxury
Retail report: The resale market’s current playing field
The pre-owned goods sector is poised for massive growth in the next five years. FashionNetwork.com looks at some of its key players.
Luxury
Carolina Herrera holds first-ever fashion show outside New York in Rio de Janeiro
Carolina Herrera selected Rio as the first city outside of New York to host a fashion show for the brand. This decision was driven by the city's vibrant energy, infectious optimism, and "joie de vivre".
Luxury
Farfetch names new Off-White CEO, New Guards chair as founders depart
Farfetch announced on Thursday that Cristiano Fagnani has been appointed to the role of CEO of Off-White, while remaining in charge of New Guard Group's Reebok business as CEO of NGG++.
Luxury
Edward Enninful to exit British Vogue, taking on global advisory role
And another one bites the dust. Edward Enninful is to exit British Vogue the magazine has made known, making him the latest editor-in-chief of a Vogue in the past several years to exit their position.
Fashion
Michael Kors owner Capri cuts revenue forecast as US demand wavers
Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings Ltd on Wednesday cut its annual sales forecast as demand for its handbags and shoes weakens in the United States, sending its shares down nearly 9% in early trading.
Luxury
LVMH’s Métiers d’Art division buys majority stake in Italian leather specialist Nuti Ivo
LVMH has recently acquired a majority stake in Italian leather specialist Nuti Ivo S.p.A, which has now become part of the world's number-one luxury group's Métiers d’Art division.
Luxury
Sources say LVMH chief Bernard Arnault to visit China in June
LVHM chief Bernard Arnault is set to visit China, two sources told Reuters on Thursday, as European luxury goods makers closely track the pace of recovery of the key market following three years of COVID disruptions.
Luxury
Prada group names Francesca Secondari as Group General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer
The Prada group has announced it has appointed Francesca Secondari as Group General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer. In her role, she will be in charge of corporate legal affairs and compliance for the group.
Luxury
Simone Bellotti is new Bally Design Director after Villaseñor's exit
Swiss luxury brand Bally on Wednesday named Simone Bellotti as its Design Director leading its design studio. It’s an internal promotion with Bellotti having joined the firm back in October after 16 years at Gucci.
Fashion
Ferragamo names Jeno Lee first global male ambassador
Italian luxury brand Ferragamo announced on Monday the appointment of Jeno Lee as the Florentine company's first global male ambassador.
Luxury
Balenciaga transforms Paris into "Capital B" for spring 2024
Balenciaga unveiled its Spring 2024 collection with a digital catwalk show at 3pm on Tuesday May 30, a celebration of everyday life that took place in the capital filmed in front of its Avenue George V boutique.
Luxury